θηρία
thēríon
wild beasts
A non-domesticated animal, typically a wild beast; in particular, a creature regarded as dangerous or untamed, especially large animals that may threaten humans. More broadly, used metaphorically to describe entities or systems that are fierce, savage, or predatory.
Acts 11:6 · Word #13
Lexicon G2342
| Lemma | θηρίον |
| Transliteration | thēríon |
| Strong's | G2342 |
| Definition | A non-domesticated animal, typically a wild beast; in particular, a creature regarded as dangerous or untamed, especially large animals that may threaten humans. More broadly, used metaphorically to describe entities or systems that are fierce, savage, or predatory. |
Morphology N ACC N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | wild beasts |
| Literal | wild-beasts |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | θηρίον |
| Strong's | G2342 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2342-01
wild beasts
| Morphological Notes | Noun; accusative, neuter, plural (ANP). |
| Rendering Rationale | "Wild beasts" preserves the core sense of untamed, potentially dangerous animals inherent in θηρίον. The accusative neuter plural form is reflected by the plural noun functioning as a direct object in Greek, though English shows no case distinction in this form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
wild beasts
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'wild beasts' is precise per SILEX and fits the context as a distinct animal group in the list. |